Fashion/Beauty/Health

‘Tis the season for plaid–Yes, we are all mad for it. But there are so many plaids to choose from. And what exactly is the difference between a plaid and a check? Do you know which plaids look best on […]

Are fashionable women always stylish? Are stylish women always fashionable? It’s not a trick question. But since I wrote Quintessential Style with image consultant Janna Beatty, I have noticed that many women use the terms fashion and style interchangeably. Here’s the Difference: […]

Traveling by train from NYC to Boston last week, my seat landed directly across from professional photographer Kristine Canterbury of Canterbury Photography. Kristine takes head shots for well-known celebrities. How lucky was I to be able to meet her and […]

In 1978, I worked at a posh department store while attending the University of Houston. The Store had a strict dress code and its foremost decree was: ABSOLUTELY NO WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY. No one argued. It was simply status […]

Janna and I have given countless presentations to corporations, women’s groups, and other organizations. Often after speaking, Janna will remark, “I’ve worked with women for over 35 years. It’s impossible to tell them everything I know in one 30-minute presentation. […]

I can’t take credit for this week’s blog, ladies. My good friend, Janet, told me about a great way to sample lipstick colors before you buy–no need to go to the store. Try on lipsticks while sitting in front of your […]

I attended an event recently where I noticed a woman wearing such a striking shade of blue I had to compliment her on it. Her response: “It’s my POWER COLOR!” I began to wonder–what exactly is a power color? What […]

Your face is the communication center of your body. In QUINTESSENTIAL STYLE, we call the area from the top of your head to your shoulders “your personality pyramid.” It’s the easiest place to create a focal point for your signature style. […]

Dear Readers, I am away at a writer’s retreat this week, so I am reposting several of my most popular blogs, in case you missed them. Happy Reading! My all-time favorite blog seems to be this one on “How to […]

Of course it does, according to Patagonia, designer of outdoor clothing and gear for silent sports like hiking, climbing, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, fly fishing, and trail running. Not to be confused with fashion–style is a matter of choice. It’s […]